Written questions

Renters' Rights Act 2025

Lords · Question HL15219 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 16 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Thornhill

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of local authority staff in England available to enforce the Renters’ Rights Act.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 16 Mar 2026

My Department is undertaking an assessment of the new burdens falling on local authorities as a result of their additional enforcement responsibilities under the Renters’ Rights Act. We are committed to funding the net additional costs arising. We anticip...